Management and Program Analyst

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 25 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 25 applications or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As a Management and Program Analyst0343-13 you will be responsible for:

• Develops procedures and systems for assessing the effectiveness of programs and/or management processes.
• Evaluates and advises on organization structures methods and procedures.
• Analyzes and evaluates on a quantitative and qualitative basis the effectiveness of line program operations in meeting established goals and objectives.
• Analyzes management information requirements.
• Communicate effectively verbally and in writing with tact specificity and clarity.

Condition of Employment:

As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

If you are a current federal employee you must meet all time-in-grade and time-after competitive appointment qualifications within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. To verify that you meet these requirements we will review your responses to the core eligibility questions on the occupational questionnaire as well as your submitted resume and required documents. To make an accurate determination you will need to include on your resume your federal position title pay plan occupational series grade level agency dates for which you held the grade level (stated as MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY OR MM/YYYY to PRESENT) and total hours worked per week. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g. Peace Corps AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g. professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community student social).

Key Requirements:

1. Relocation will not be paid.
2. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
3. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
4. Must be a US Citizen
5. May be required to complete background investigation.

Minimum Qualification Requirements:
You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13 if you possess the specialize experience.

Specialized Experience for the GS-13
One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:

1. Experience in identifying and developing ways to resolve problems or cope with issues which directly affect the accomplishment of principal program goals and objectives.
2. Experience in working with all levels of leadership within the Department other federal agencies and groups external to the agency.
3. Experience in coordinating with internal and external stakeholders and working with team members to gather data perform research conduct analysis and improve internal operating procedures.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)
The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).
1. Skill to plan schedule and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve work operations in a program or support setting.
2. Knowledge of pertinent laws policies regulations and precedents applicable to the program and related resources in the area being studied.
3. Skill in adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and or improve program effectiveness and or organizational productivity.
4. Knowledge of the major issues program goals and objectives work processes and administrative operations of the organization.
5. Ability to use judgment and discretion in interpreting and revising existing policy.